SPECIFIC CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS (via Zoom)
Cherry Lodge’s support groups for people affected by site-specific cancers are continuing to meet via Zoom. You do not need to be a member of Cherry Lodge to attend these groups. Please contact Fiona on 020 8441 7000 or email fiona@cherrylodgecancercare.org.uk if you have not attended previously. Fiona will send out notifications and Zoom links a couple of days ahead of the listed scheduled dates.
The Lymphoma Group
Wednesdays at 6.15pm. Next Zoom meetings: Wednesday 31st March 2021; Wednesday 12th May 2021; Wednesday 23rd June 2021
Ovarian Support Group
Please note that this group meets via Zoom on different days of the week, at 6.15pm.
Tuesday 30th March 2021; Wednesday 5th May 2021; Tuesday 8th June 2021
Men’s Group
For gentlemen diagnosed with prostate, bladder and testicular cancers. If you have a different cancer but feel you would like the support of this group please contact Fiona on 020 8441 7000 or email fiona@cherrylodgecancercare.org.uk.
Tuesdays at 6.15pm. Next Zoom meetings: Tuesday 13th April 2021; Tuesday 11th May 2021; Tuesday 15th June 2021
If you are missing Cherry Lodge’s usual range of group activities, you might enjoy one or more of the following activities. Zoom sessions are not quite like the real thing – but they can be a very good substitute.
Chair Yoga
Fridays, from 11am until 12 noon. Chair Yoga sessions via Zoom are available weekly under the leadership of Yoga teacher Kathryn. For details and the Zoom link, please email Lorraine or phone 020 8441 7000.
Pilates on a Chair
Wednesdays, from 12 noon to 1pm. Classes via Zoom are led by Cherry Lodge therapist Gaynor Morrell. For details and the Zoom link, please email Lorraine or phone 020 8441 7000.
Cherry Lodge members have been invited to take advantage of services and activities currently being offered, free of charge, by:
Breast Cancer Haven
Anyone with breast cancer is invited to take advantage of the services and activities of Breast Cancer Haven. However, it is with great regret that we are announcing that services will be available only until the end of June 2021. After that, the delivery of all live online services is being paused for financial reasons. Click here for more information.
Bupa counselling and emotional well-being support
Macmillan Cancer Care and Bupa are working in partnership to support people who are struggling with the emotional impacts of cancer. They are offering six free one-to-one counselling sessions, via phone or video call, to anyone with cancer. If you are interested, please call the Macmillan Support Line on 0808 808 00 00 and ask about the Bupa service. Click here for more information.
Move4U
Move4U is an individually tailored, 12-session, guided physical activity programme for adults who have had a cancer diagnosis in the last five years. It is run under the auspices of the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation, the NHS North Central London Cancer Alliance and the NHS North Central London Clinical Commissioning Group. Click here for information.
Online Cookery Classes with World Cancer Research Fund and Life Kitchen
World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) with Life Kitchen are offering free, online cookery classes for people who have been affected by cancer. Click here for information. Simply email informed@wcrf.org to register.
Penny Brohn UK
Penny Brohn UK provides holistic support to people affected by cancer, from diagnosis onwards. While the Penny Brohn centre in Bristol is closed, the charity is offering group sessions on all topics from exercise classes, nutrition, treatment support to psychological support and relaxations. Click here for more information
Reiki Association
The Reiki Association offers weekly sessions via Zoom to people affected by cancer. Click here for information.
